Southsea Guidebook
Food scene
Gunwharf Quays is the Mecca of outlet shopping. Shops for all styles, plus entertainment for adults and children alike.
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Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays is the Mecca of outlet shopping. Shops for all styles, plus entertainment for adults and children alike.
The Briny
Clarence EsplanadeFabulous view right on the seafront, but do book in advance.
Featured in the Michelin Guide for 2021 - received the Michelin Plate for good cooking. Definitely worth a visit!
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27 Restaurant & Bar
2727 Indian Creek DrFeatured in the Michelin Guide for 2021 - received the Michelin Plate for good cooking. Definitely worth a visit!
One of my absolute favourites quirky Spanish Tapas - also accepts TasteCard!
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Sant Yago
12 Clarendon RdOne of my absolute favourites quirky Spanish Tapas - also accepts TasteCard!
Excellent sushi. Plentiful portions - discount at lunch. Don’t forget to book!
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Sakura Japanese Steak, Seafood House & Sushi Bar
237 Connor DrExcellent sushi. Plentiful portions - discount at lunch. Don’t forget to book!
Thai Cafe
78 Elm GroveMom and pop restaurant which has the added bonus of being BYO.
The Courtyard
Clarence EsplanadeNestled at the foot of Southsea castle, this is a lovely restaurant under the arches.
Iconic ballroom restaurant. Also do takeaway on the pier but be prepared for a Q…it’s good!!!
Deep Blue Restaurant Southsea Pier
6 S ParadeIconic ballroom restaurant. Also do takeaway on the pier but be prepared for a Q…it’s good!!!
Just a few steps away from the seafront, M&B offers social eating at its best!
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Meat and Barrel
110-114 Palmerston RdJust a few steps away from the seafront, M&B offers social eating at its best!
The Still & West
Bath SquareViews to die for. Excellent for sundowners.
Harbourfront with fantastic views overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.
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Spice Island
1 Bath SquareHarbourfront with fantastic views overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.
Tucked away in a hidden warehouse in the heart of Portsmouth, Outside-In is a vibrant new dining concept. Plus it’s owned by a friend of mine!
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Outside-In Food Court
56 Middle StTucked away in a hidden warehouse in the heart of Portsmouth, Outside-In is a vibrant new dining concept. Plus it’s owned by a friend of mine!
Shopping
Gunwharf Quays is the Mecca of outlet shopping in Portsmouth. There are loads of shops here, anything from The White Company to All Saints to Ted Baker, Diesel and Michael Kors, whatever your fashion is, there is a shop for you. There is also a VUE Cinema, all the chain restaurants you could ever want like Nando’s and Wagamama, and it’s all located on Portsmouth Marina. Technically this is Portsmouth, but you’ve just a few minutes walk from Southsea, so totally worth a distraction. Plus the train arrives directly here from London in 90 minutes.
Gunwharf Quays
Sightseeing
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Southsea Skatepark
Clarence EsplanadeIf it’s good enough for Tony Hawk, it’s worth a visit
The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event.
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D-Day Museum
Clarence EsplanadeThe D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event.
If you don’t fancy the shingles of Southsea beach, then you can relax around the beauty of selfies can you like, also known affectionately as Swan Lake, due to the plastic swans. There’s a kids play area, a little coffee shop and plenty of benches to relax and watch the world go by. Right next door is the Model Village and the Rose Gardens
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Kanu-See
Eastney EsplanadeIf you don’t fancy the shingles of Southsea beach, then you can relax around the beauty of selfies can you like, also known affectionately as Swan Lake, due to the plastic swans. There’s a kids play area, a little coffee shop and plenty of benches to relax and watch the world go by. Right next door is the Model Village and the Rose Gardens
Built by Henry VIII, apparently this is the vantage point from which he watched the Mary Rose sink.
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Southsea Castle
Clarence EsplanadeBuilt by Henry VIII, apparently this is the vantage point from which he watched the Mary Rose sink.
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
Eastern ParadeBlue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Clarence EsplanadeMusic and Theatre
From Southsea Alternative Choir to Vampire Weekend, this has it all.
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The Wedgewood Rooms
147b Albert RdFrom Southsea Alternative Choir to Vampire Weekend, this has it all.
Kings Theatre station